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March 22, 2018April 24, 2018

CNIB Invites Candidates to Apply to Its Boards of Directors

The Canadian National Institute for the Blind is inviting applications/nominations from outstanding community or business leaders for multiple Board Director appointments to the CNIB National Board and the Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada Board in 2018.

Each member of our boards is a dedicated advocate for the rights of Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Many of our board members, themselves are living with blindness or significant sight loss. Board Directors are enthusiastic ambassadors for the organization and our mission, building our reputation with participants, partners and donors.

If you are a community or business leader who is passionate about changing what it is to be blind or partially sighted today, and are prepared to play a critical role at a transformational moment in CNIB’s future, they want to hear from you. The ideal Board Director will live and breathe CNIB’s values, which include innovation, empowerment, inclusiveness, passion, integrity and collaboration. They will have a personal connection to and/or a commitment to CNIB’s success, its mission, vision and values and the Canadians CNIB serves.

To explore these dynamic Board Director opportunities, please contact Lisa Heidman LL.B., ICD.D at lisaheidman@arlingtonpartnersinc.com. A detailed copy of the board position profile will be provided to all interested candidates.

Source : CNIB

March 22, 2018April 24, 2018

Vision Expo East Reports Strong Show

Vision Expo East has wrapped up its 32^nd year amid a lively celebration with more than 190 new of the 715 total exhibitors, an attendance increase in multiple key audience categories – including buyers, optometrists, opticians and contact lens technicians – and successful new events across all four days.

Buying activity was reported as strong as the quality of attendees, with the Show boasting the attendance of over 300 new and 1,200 total OPTImum program members this year.

Vision Expo East 2018 saw a 22% increase in Opticians and Contact Lens Technicians, on hand for the new OptiCon @ Vision Expo programming including a full lineup of Pop Up Talks, celebrity appearances, and social events in the debut OptiCon @ Vision Expo Hub, as well as a new slate of education sessions designed for these audiences.

For the first time at Vision Expo East, attendees voted for their favorite exhibitors in two categories. The winner in the category of “Most Creative Booth Design” was De Rigo REM. The winner in the category of “Best Use of Technology” was Canada’s own Kuusoft Corporation (see story on Infoclip HERE).

Outside of the Exhibit Hall, the optical industry was fully engaged with the Show via social media, with 5.36 million impressions from the Show’s accounts and many more interacting with attendees and exhibitors directly. Adding another 70,000 social impressions was Vision Expo’s partnership with Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) for a panel, Eye on Design: An Exclusive Talk with Influential Eyewear Designers.

As Vision Expo East 2018 came to a close, Trade Show News Network (TSNN) announced that the Show has been once again named to their list of Top Trade Shows in the United States for 2017. A complete list of TSNN’s top 250 trade shows can be found at www.tsnn.com/toplists-us.

March 21, 2018May 20, 2026

Coming Soon: Celeste from AYA!

These AYA designer eyeglasses lend a unique look to the very popular rectangular shape. Crafted from acetate, the Celeste frame is available in a very much in-demand grey tortoise colour as well as a gradient blue tortoise. A contemporary eagle design by Corrine Hunt adorns the temples. Sizing: 52-18-140.

Distributed by: www.claudiaalan.com

March 21, 2018April 24, 2018

Eye Drops Offer Alternative Method of Correcting Refractive Errors

The recently patented technology, known as Nano-Drops, developed at Bar-Ilan University in Israel, could provide a temporary treatment for hyperopia, myopia and presbyopia and an alternative to glasses.

Nano-drops, developed by a group at Bar-Ilan’s Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, work by modifying the local corneal refractive index. Nanoparticles are introduced via eyedrops, and the corneal epithelium is “stamped” with a pattern by a laser pulse. The nanoparticles activate and enhance this pattern by assembling in the stamped areas. The refractive index is locally changed by the assembled nanoparticles. By changing the pattern of the laser pulses, Nano-Drops can correct myopia, hyperopia and presbyopia.

The procedure is simple enough that it can supposedly be carried out at home, by a small laser connected to a smart phone. The laser stamping process is painless and takes milliseconds.

The technology has not yet been tested on humans, but has been shown to improve mild refractive errors in pigs, up to 3 diopters of myopia or presbyopia. Upcoming experiments are planned to determine if the nanoparticles have long term negative health effects on the cornea, and to refine the procedure to correct problems greater than 3 diopters.

More information: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bar-ilan-university–researchers-invent-nano-drops-that-improve-nearsightedness-and-farsightedness-300610963.html

March 19, 2018April 24, 2018

BC-based Digital Signage Company Wins Technology Award at VEE, Again

For the second year in a row, Kuusoft Corp, a Burnaby, BC digital signage company has taken home honours from Vision Expo in the Technology category. Kuusoft deploys a cloud-based customizable content management system to visually enhance the retail experience in the optical boutique and optometric practice. They provide end-to-end solutions including hardware, software and content management solutions and, if required, custom creative services. The turn-key system provides various hardware display options as well as the creative platform to deliver real-time content that is simple to use and completely controlled by retailer.

The company was founded in 2002 and serves many different retail sectors. The “NEXSIGNS” platform has found a firm footing in the restaurant business, providing digital menus for quick service restaurants, cafes, and pizzarias. Kuusoft made their optical debut at VEW Las Vegas in September 2017, where the also won the Best Use of Technology Award. NexSigns services and products are available in both USA and Canada.